Hotels in Sabah

The most popular cities in Sabah are Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Semporna. Nightly rates for hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Semporna are $147, $57, and $251 respectfully.

A good deal for a hotel in Sabah is typically any price under $245, which is the average nightly rate in Sabah. This rate will typically be harder to find in Pulau Mabul, where hotels prices are generally higher. Semporna has some of the lowest hotel prices of any Sabah destination, and good deals may be easier to find there.

The following hotels are the top rated hotels in Sabah: 9.0 - Hilton Kota Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu, 8.9 - Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu and 8.9 - Hotel Grandis in Kota Kinabalu

Out of all our users looking for a hotel in Sabah in the past 12 months, 31% booked a room at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, making it the most popular hotel in Sabah. 3,798 of our users gave Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu a rating of 8.8 out of 10.

$67 per night is the average price for a double room at a hotel in Sabah during the month of July. The cheapest rate for a double room in Sabah during this month was for $9 per night (in Semporna).

On average, $296 per night will be the going rate for a hotel room in Pulau Mabul. This is about 367% more expensive than any other city in Sabah.

Our users typically find that Semporna has the lowest per night rates in the country at just $16. Semporna offers hotels rooms at an average rate that is 81% lower than the average city in Sabah.

If you’re looking to book a hotel in Sabah that’s perfect for the whole family, then consider staying at either Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, The Pacific Sutera Hotel or ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam. These are the preferred hotels for families in Sabah according to our user data. Rooms at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu average $233 per night, while a room at The Pacific Sutera Hotel is $150 per night, and staying at ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam is around $38 per night.

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, C'Haya Hotel and Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre are the top three hotels in Sabah for couples according to our user data. It’s $233 per night on average for a room at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, $34 per night for a room at C'Haya Hotel and $68 per night for a room at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre.

As of July 2025, there are 3,361 operators available to choose from for hotels in Sabah.

Prices for hotels in Sabah are updated daily.

If you’re planning on staying at any of momondo’s recommended hotels in the area of Sabah nearest to City Mall, you should expect to pay around $20/night. This price fluctuates based on time of year. In general, a rate under $20/night is a good deal for momondo users staying near City Mall. Hotels near City Mall are typically 23% less expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is $27.

Below are the 10 user recommended hotels in the area of Sabah that is closest to Gaya Street Sunday Market. The average price near Gaya Street Sunday Market is $62/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near Gaya Street Sunday Market are typically 57% more expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is $27.

Those looking for a hotel near Poring Hot Spring should expect to pay $43/night for area hotels. Below is the best hotel option in the area. Hotels near Poring Hot Spring are typically 38% more expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is $27.